- I love this top on Kate // Blue Embroidered Tunuc // A Lonestar State of Southern
- These balloons are beautiful // Filling Spaces Series Imagines Music Materialized as Pastel Pink Bubbles // My Modern Met
- This text is the best friend & I // Guys, I have a MASSIVE zip // Babe
- Love this cover-up // Gallabia Women's Dark Blue Moro Mini Dress // Tuckernuck
- These tips from one of my favorite blogs are great // Three Things I Do To Be More Productive // Design Darling
- Love this print for my future apartment // Austin, TX, School Series // Minted
Friday, March 31, 2017
Articles I'm Reading
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Pink and Green
My hat is actually a Texas St. Patrick's Day edition from Banner '47 at the University Co-Op
and my shirt was a gift and I could not find anything similar online. But the items below are close!
and my shirt was a gift and I could not find anything similar online. But the items below are close!
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Week Re-Cap
Some of my friends and I tried the food trucks on 26th Street.
Studying super hard for finance this week.
Girls Night Out with my fellow Ladybirds.
In love with the Blackout Donut from Gordough's.
I served on a Best of Texas panel on Saturday morning.
An amazing ice cream cone from Irene's {p.s. they re-instagrammed me!}.
I missed these little cookies from my childhood.
Studying for finance more...
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
Articles I'm Reading
- Those sleeves are killing me // Bell Sleeves & Pearls, LACMA // Atlantic Pacific
- Her dress is gorgeous // Palmetto // Classy Girls Wear Pearls
- I have always wanted to visit Fez // 36 Hours in Fez, Morocco // The New York Times
- Oh my // 16 Indulgent Hot Chocolates in Austin // Eater
- Love this podcast // How Did This Get Made? // Earwolf
- Such a cute outfit on Carly // Bermuda Shopping // The College Prepster
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Week Re-Cap
I had such a wondeful spring break but this week I have been stuck in the library because of tests coming up next week. What have y'all been doing? -xoxo darling, Hayden
Breakfast taco tailgate.
A Pirates vs. Red Sox game.
My dad being too cute on St. Patrick's Day.
European American Cafe & Bakery in Fort Myers.
The parental unit and I taking in a baseball game at the Twins.
Mascots are weirdly always around my dad -- he has so many photos on his Instagram.
The Cutthroat by Clive Cussler was so good!
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
101 in 1001 DONE.
Well, this day has come. My 101 in 1001 is over, after over two years of completing {or not completing} tasks, I am done with this list. A few weeks ago I posted about my failures with my list but today is all about the positives. I am really proud of what I was able to accomplish with this list so please read on to hear about them! And please let me know how your 101 is going/how it went-xoxo darling, Hayden.
When I started my list in the summer of 2014 I was a freshman going into college at UT. I had no idea what I would want or how easily/not so easily I would be able to achieve things. I was over ambitious - that much is obvious to anyone who reads my list.
But I am so happy with the things I completed/worked on, I am going to go through and talk about some of them specifically below but overall I just want to say that I love these lists. I think they challenge you to get out of your normal routine and try new things. I am really looking forward to my next one which I am going to try to have complete in a little over a month - yay!
#2: I am so happy I was able to read at least 40 books; being in college it is really difficult to read for pleasure but I miss it so much so I made it happen. I would totally recommend the Rock Chick series y'all, it is so good.
#9: I didn't complete my goal of guest blogging for 10 people, but I got to 6 and loved doing it along the way. I had such a fun time coming up with posts and seeing people comment on my work that I had never met/talked to before.
#16: My freshman self had no idea how quickly I would eat at 10 new restaurants in Austin...and at this point I think the number is countless. I am always looking forward to trying new foods so this goal will definitely be back.
#19: Starting a travel page for HT was really exciting, I adore traveling and being able to make guides for y'all has been so much fun. I am currently working on my guide to Austin so keep on the lookout for that!
#31: Working at Texas Monthly has been a dream come true. I would not trade this internship for any other place in Austin. I love the people, the assignments and the occasional free Topo Chico.
#54: Buying HT's domain name was something I had been wanting to do for a long time but never had the guts to do...sounds weird I know. But then one day I was sitting in my journalism class and I was like...you know what I am going to do it. And I did! I am so thrilled to reside at www.hautetableblog.com!
#70: I am not going to say the cliche thing that studying abroad changed my life but y'all, it was a thrilling experience. And it was made even better by my best friend coming to visit {which completed #25}.
#91: This was so fun because I love Boston and I was able to visit my friend Briana and my friend Justine. We did very different activities together and they were each super fun. I am looking forward to many more years of visiting my friends in various cities.
Began: June 25, 2014
Ends: March 22, 2017
51 Completed; 50 left over.
- Read five biographies (1. Lilly: Palm Beach, Tropical Glamour, and the Birth of a Fashion Legend)
Read at least forty new books total(1. The Black Sun, 2. How To Teach Filthy Rich Girls, 3. The Beekeeper's Apprentice, 4. The Gilded Seal, 5. On Democracy, 6. Blur, 7. The Geneva Deception, 8. Freedom Next Time: Resisting The Empire, 9. To The Lighthouse, 10. Their Eyes Were Watching God, 11. The Handmaid's Tale, 12. The House on Mango Street, 13. The Assassin, 14. The Southerner's Handbook: A Guide to Living the Good Life, 15. The Girl on the Train, 16. Rock Chick, 17. Rock Chick Rescue, 18. Rock Chick Redemption, 19. Rock Chick Renegade, 20. Rock Chick Reckoning, 21. The Look of Love, 22. From This Moment On, 23. Can't Help Falling in Love, 24. I Only Have Eyes For You, 25. If You Were Mine, 26. Let Me Be The One, 27. Come A Little Closer, 28. Always On My Mind, 29. One Perfect Night, 30. The Way You Look Tonight, 31. It Must Be Your Love, 32. Just To Be With You, 33. I Love How You Love Me, 34. Murder With Peacocks, 35. Murder with Puffins, 36. The Diamond Caper, 37. Revenge of the Wrought Iron Flamingos, 38. The Gangster, 39. Rock Chick Regret, 40. Rock Chic Revolution).- Unplug completely for 24 hours once a month.
Find an exercise buddy at UT.- Work on a campaign.
Unsubscribe from the hundreds of unwanted email lists.- Redesign Haute Table.
Host a brunch.- Guest blog for at least 10 people (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
- Work on blog partnerships.
Launch aYouTubechannel forHaute Table (here).See a TED Talk live.Do at least 5 DIY projects{1. Boot Jack, 2. Tassel Garland, 3. Burlap Garland, 4. Sugar Scrubs, 5. Whataburger Costumes}.- Mail care packages to BFFs from high school.
Write five letters a month for 12 months.Try ten new restaurants in Austin(1. The Shady Grove, 2. Gourdough's Specialty Doughnuts, 3. Magnolia Cafe, 4. Kerbey Lane Cafe, 5. Amy's Ice Cream, 6. Torchy's Tacos, 7. Teji's, 8. Austin's Pizza, 9. Home Slice 10. Iron Cactus).- Start a new blog series.
- Make “Gotcha Cards” for new blog series.
Start a travel page onHaute Table(here).Visit all four museums at UT(1, 2, 3, 4).- Study in all ten UT libraries (1. Life Sciences Library, 2. Architecture Planning Library, 3. Chemistry (Mallet) Library, 4. Classics Library, 5. PCL, 6. Law Library, 7. Fine Arts Library).
- Go to SXSW.
Visit Congress Ave. Bridge in summer to see the bats.Travel to a new state{Wyoming}.Take a trip with my girlfriends{Paris}.- Leave a 100% tip.
Start a book club(joined).- Splatter paint w/ balloons {just like the Princess Diaries}.
Go to at least five live music shows (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).Go to a basketball game at UT.Work for one of my dream magazines.- Clean out wardrobe at least twice {1/2 done: did before college}.
- Go skinny dipping.
Attend a Bollywood dance class.- Drink 121oz of water a day for six months.
- Take a cooking class.
Visit a flea market.- Cook at least five {serious, not mac & cheese} meals {1).
- Make ten recipes off of Pinterest {1. Ombre Cake, 2. Funfetti Pie, 3. Lemon Bars, 4. Chocolate Chip Cookies, 5. Rainbow Layer Cake}.
Rush a sorority{didn't work out the way I hoped, but it was an experience!}- Find the perfect LBD.
- Read two more Jane Austen novels.
Get a massage{Broadmoor Spa}.- Throw a surprise party.
See ten “classic” films{1. Lawrence of Arabia, 2. Giant, 3. Rear Window, 4. The Maltese Falcon, 5. 42nd Street, 6. Singin' in the Rain, 7. Pulp Fiction, 8. North by Northwest, 9. An American in Paris, 10. To Catch a Thief}.Have a picnic {in the classic sense--with a blanket}.See five Audrey Hepburn films{1. Charade, 2. Funny Face, 3. How to Steal a Million, 4. My Fair Lady, 5. Roman Holiday}.- Attend a ballet.
- Pay for at least three people’s Starbucks in the next spot in line.
- Re-visit “The Haute Table Girl.”
- Take a photo with the Buddah.
Try at least three food trucks{1. Gourdough's Specialty Doughnuts, 2. Cow Tipping Creamery, Casey's New Orleans Snowballs}.- Run {or walk} in a Color Run.
Buy the Haute Table domain name {aka get rid of Blogspot}.Get Haute Table 100 likes on Facebook.- Have an “Emma” themed movie night.
Do a balloon photoshoot for Haute Table.Buy a lottery ticket.- Send a birthday card to at least five people (1, 2, 3).
Start Cupcakes For Charity at UT(became part of The Ladybirds).Make a website for Cupcakes For Charity(see above).Visit Laduree.- Play tennis at least three times {1. At Camp Texas}.
Vote in my first presidential election.Make a rainbow layer cake.Have sparklers at the Fourth of July(here).- Stop snacking for a week.
Get an awesome internship.- Become a UT tour guide.
Study abroad.Interview someone.Join 3+ clubs at UT(Longhorn Life, Cactus Yearbook, University Fashion Group).- Eat salad every day for one week.
- Find the perfect romper.
- Find the perfect foundation.
- Have hot tea and read for at least 30min once a week for three months (did it for 2 months).
Get lost in a new city.- Attempt to join the DAR.
Keep fresh flowers in my dorm for a month{started Feb. 1st}.- Write a book.
Find a make-up look that works for me.Give up soda once and for all [I have the occasional one & it needs to stop!].Go on vacation [not a trip, like seriously sit around, read, and relax].- Attend a play produced by UT students.
- Make my bed every.single.day.
Find the best BBQ in Texas {Black's}.Get a photo with Bevo.- Meet/See Hillary Clinton
- Have an illustration done of me.
- Read T+L every month, without falling behind.
Visit two friends in college.- Attend a polo match {preferably Veuve's}.
Watch all of the Best Pictures from the Oscars{Room, Bridge of Spies, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Revenant, Spotlight, The Martian, The Big Short, Brooklyn}.- Brush up on geography of the world.
- Join the Junior League.
- Join the Women’s Club.
- Sightsee on a scooter {a la Roman Holiday}.
Buy personalized stationary {Cartier anyone?}.- Ride a horse.
- Au Pair for a summer {those movies made me want to}.
Inspire someone else to make a 100 in 1001 list.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
South Florida Orange
Monday, March 20, 2017
Quotes of the Week
It is going to be a long week of studying but we're being hopeful. But lets be honest, I am just missing spring break...-xoxo darling, Hayden.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Week Re-Cap
I am so sorry for not posting yesterday but I have been on Spring Break and I am really taking the time to relax. I hope y'all enjoy some of my photos from the week thus far-xoxo darling, Hayden.
Some last minute Austin eats before I hopped on my plane home.
My parents found some of the coolest places in
Cape Coral to try, and I am kind
of obsessed with this Unicorn.
Saturday morning breakfast at Crave.
We went to the Strawberry Festival in Alva to reminisce about our family.
Hibiscus flowers are some of my favorites from growing up.
I finally got to try Buckingham Farms restaurant...
...and I was not disappointed.
Fort Myers Brewing is my favorite in our part of Florida.
My dad and I are reading this amazing book about
Jack the Ripper & his connections to Austin, Texas.
Took in a spring training game on Monday.
We did a lot of hiking yesterday through a training
site that was used during WWII.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Saturday Inspiration
Happy Saturday {and happy spring break to me!}. What are y'all up to on this lovely Saturday morning? -xoxo darling, Hayden
Friday, March 10, 2017
Articles I'm Reading
This week's post is very shopping/fashion centered,
not sure how it happened but I'm in love with everything above.
- This shirt is just so cute // Melissa Odabash Rihanna Blouse // Shopbop
- Love this whole outfit on Kate // White Flounce Dress // A Lonestar State of Southern
- This skirt is so gorgeous, it kills me // Denim Embroidery High Waist Skirt by Needle & Thread // M'oda 'Operandi
- Loved these on Julia, had to look into them // Isa Tapia Nerine Slides // Shopbop
- This dress is adorable, perfect for summer tennis match viewing // English Factory Collared Drop Waist Dress // Shopbop
- This whole outfit is amazing // Green Gingham Miami Beach // Atlantic-Pacific
Thursday, March 9, 2017
My Favorite Austin Brunches
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Week Re-Cap
Some blog planning on Sunday afternoon...
I am so proud of my friend, Hannah, for standing for 12 hours for the kids! {via}
I visited my spirit group's Texas THON team on Sunday.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Failure...101 in 1001.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Quotes of the Week
This might be the most relaxed I have felt starting Monday in a while. Saturday I laid in bed just relaxing, watching the British Bake Off, napping {yes, I actually napped!}, and snacking. Sunday morning I made myself some chocolate chip pancakes, visited my friends at THON and then did a ton of studying. This week I am focusing on getting ahead in all of my classes so that I can focus completely on spring break! I fly out Thursday and I am so excitied to go home. What are y'all up to this weekend? -xoxo darling, Hayden
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017
Articles I'm Reading
- Oh my goodness, I want to go to all of these, they are beautiful // 22 Unbelievable Places that are Hard to Believe Really Exist // Bored Panda
- Love Packed Party & love Austin // Guide to Austin, TX // Packed Party
- This top is beautiful // Endless Rose Allover Lace Top // Purple Poppy
- I love this line of Gray prints // The Performer // Gray Malin
- Blair's outfit is beautiful // Woodstock, Vermont, Barbour Plaid & Duck Boots // Atlantic Pacific
- This dress is so pretty // CeCe Delilah Ruffle Bib Dress // Nordstrom
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Fort Myers Travel Guide
How to Get There:
Where to Stay:
There are many different areas in which you can stay in Fort Myers. If you are looking for downtown accommodations check out the Hotel Indigo. If you want to stay out on the islands {Sanibel and Captiva} I always recommend 'Tween Waters Inn. The property's pool was recently re-done, it is right on the water, and it has a charm that you can't get many other places. If you are feeling even more in an island state of mind, go stay on Boca Grande {aka my favorite place in the county}. The islanders don't use their cars, instead opting for golf carts and the Gasparilla Inn and Club {check out my photos here} is amazing {some presidents have even stayed there}!
What to Do:
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Week Re-Cap
Pulling for our Texas Women's Basketball team earlier this week.
The Ladybirds got their anoraks in and it rained!!
It was time for BLiCAW {again I know!} so we went as a
pizza delivery boy & the pizza box.
Of course we celebrated National Margarita Day...we live
in Texas for goodness sakes.
I bought my class ring! {via}
Friday night some of us went out!
On Saturday we particiapted in The Project, UT's largest day of service.
Serena & I tried The Old Pecan Street Cafe, which we loved.
I had an Oscars party for my sisters on Sunday {yay Moonlight}!
Eryn & I went to the Texas baseball game on Tuesday {we won}!
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